Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910Description:Rare hand-carved wooden indoor pet house for a cat or small dog, typical of Black Forest craftsmanship, circa 1880–[...]
Vanitas bronze Italy XVIII sec 5 x 3,5 cm h 4 cm International shipping UPS DHL DPD Payment accepted bank transfer or paypalPlease contact me for any further information
Very large fossilized mammoth tooth on a custom base. The mammoth was a large, hairy mammal that lived during the Ice Age and is related to the elephant. It adapted to the cold climate thanks to its t[...]
Absolutely unique. A gigantic fragment of a Fontainebleau Gogotte on a custom-made base. A Fontainebleau Gogotte is a natural sandstone formation that formed millions of years ago in the Fontainebleau[...]
Two antique glass tubes containing plants, a herbarium for a cabinet of curiosities: Cibotium regale (fern) hairs and Acacia lebbeck (Egypt, 1922). The upper glass of the Acacia lebbeck tube is cracke[...]
Two bunches of polychrome alabaster grapes, "Trompe l'Oeil" effect. Probably Italy, circa 1900. In used condition, with wear, damage, and missing pieces. Approximately 3cm in diameter per sphere, 26cm[...]
Silver-plated copper plaque signed L. Geyer and dated 1904. Large engraved coat of arms of the city of Strasbourg under its ancient name of Argentoratum. It is interesting to consider that this could [...]
This compact timekeeping instrument exemplifies the practical elegance and craftsmanship of traditional scientific instruments of the period. The piece features fine engraved details and a warm, natur[...]
Seven plates (from a set of twelve) depicting Around the World in Eighty Days, the famous novel by Jules Verne. Made in Creil and Montereau, 20 cm in diameter. There are three colors of border (black,[...]
A Dutch master's desk/scriban, in rosewood and various wood veneers, richly decorated with floral baskets and other flowers and foliage, opening to reveal a drawer at the bottom, a drop-front revealin[...]
These four French animated glass slides, hand-painted around 1880, are in excellent original condition. They depict a boat passing the chapel of William Tell in Switzerland, a devil and a barrel of wi[...]
Beautiful coco de mer palm, scientific name Lodoicea callipyge (from the Greek word for beautiful buttocks). Origin: Vallée de Mai, Praslin Island, Seychelles. Sold with a stand. Height without stand:[...]
Late 19th century France – probably Jura or Massif Central. A striking folk figurine depicting a hooded monk, carved from dark wood, with the head and hands finely sculpted from a lighter material (bo[...]
Beautiful cast iron castle stable set for four horses with hunting decor:Four saddle racksFour harness racksSix bridle racksOne whip rackFour hooksProbably made based on designs from the Ducel foundry[...]
Uncommon! Travel egg pot, nickel-plated metal, copper and wood, in its original cardboard box. France around 1920. A note on the box: "A. BARBARY patented SGDG in France and abroad / The Travel Egg Po[...]
Louis Thomas Jérôme Auzoux (1797–1880)
Écorché – Human Anatomical Model
Papier mâché, internal iron structure
Paris, circa 1850
Height: 135 cm
This anatomical model of a skinned man, or écorc[...]
Anglo-Indian carved coconut – 19th century Grotesque figure on the lid and Hindu dance scenes finely engraved on the body. Gilt brass mount. Period: Second half of the 19th century Dimensions: H 18 cm[...]
Set of stereoscopic and polyoramic views of diablerie around 1850. Many others in stock, sale individually possible. Very nice contrast, perfect condition. 8.5 x 17.5 cm
Large music box under a globe (blown glass) used to protect birds stuffed on flowering branches; all carried by a basin on its pedestal. It is decorated with gilded copper (or bronze) motifs. Empire. [...]
Small perfumer's box containing 9 glass bottles with gold metal stoppers Period: late 19th / early 20th Condition: very good condition Dimensions of the box: L 16.5 cm x W 9 cm x H 6.5 cm and of the B[...]
Grand tour Pyramid in marbleVery beautiful piece in marble marquetry with five speciesSmall chips at the tip and baseFree and insured shipping in mainland France
A mad scientist, whose name I don't know, once had the idea of enclosing a small, diaphanous butterfly, of extreme delicacy, in a steel and glass straitjacket. The magic lantern condenser does its job[...]
19th century patinated bronze ornament representing a vanity or memento mori. A skull, bones placed on a pediment and a snake emerging from the foliage.Good condition. 28,5 x 14 cm.
Exceptional polychrome spelter clock depicting a magician and strongman acrobat. He is accompanied by his learned dog and at his feet we can see a weight and dumbbells; On the table in the center are [...]
Second half of the 19th century France Private collection, Auvergne - Haute-Loire Fragment of a scapula finely engraved with an anthropomorphic figure with a rooster's head, outstretched arms and stri[...]
Black Forest deer head carved woodGlass sulfide eyesDimensions of the panel on which the wooden sculpture is fixed: 32.5x25cm.Total height: 50cmPersonal delivery possible in Île de France.Shipping Fra[...]
Beautiful cross-section of a septarian nodule on a metal stand. Septarian nodules are fossilized mud bubbles dating back 50 to 70 million years. Belgium is one of the main discovery sites for these ob[...]
Craniometer created by Michel de SpiegeleireHere presented with an excavated skullIt can also be presented with a plaster cast of an elongated Paracas skull (see photo)Either skull costs €450On the su[...]
Duo of ambers from the Baltic Sea (Poland)A large and rare rough stone of 25 grams, and a polished fragment with inclusion (a dipteran) almost 44 million years old. Eocene period.Dimensions: - raw amb[...]
Very beautiful death mask of Ludwig Van Beethoven, in plaster from the 19th century, beautiful surface patina. Scale 1:1 (human size) The composer died in 1827, his post-mortem face retained the stigm[...]
Miniature architectural staircase. Elegant miniature spiral staircase. Made of metal, painted white. Probably early/mid 20th century. On a newer oak base (we can paint it black if you wish). Dimension[...]
This trebuchet scale has a nice case, the whole is from the end of the 18th-beginning of the 19th century. We find a scene of merchants at work, probably in a tavern. The whole is natural, we report t[...]
Brush depicting a boar used to clean quills of dried ink. Desk accessory made of boar bristles. Dimensions: Length: 12 cm, Width: 3.5 cm, Height: 6.5 cm, 19th century
A crocodile … of the island dragging its tail in the dust, … looking at this little specimen taxidermied a long time ago, I remember this nursery rhyme that I also hummed a long time ago. This little [...]
Nice set of six tools from the Paleolithic (Prehistory), in honey flint "speckled" with bluish and black dendrites. A scraper/scraper, four arrowheads and a point blank. Each tool measures between 4.4[...]
"The two friends" Group n bronze with brown patina Erotic subject by JM LAMBEAUX Signed on the terrace good condition Dimensions H 8 x W 12 x 6 cm 20th century More photos on request TEL 0609061579 Fo[...]
EntomologySet of nine boxes of butterflies naturalized in the 20th century and pinned in wooden and cardboard boxes. Some butterfly families are named on old labels. Made by a Belgian entomologist aro[...]
A De Grave, London – William IV Imperial Bushel Bronze Measure, Dated 1834 (Cornwall)Dimensions: Approx. 49.5 cm x 22.5 cmA particularly fine example of a cast bronze Imperial Bushel Measure, finely e[...]
Doll in revolutionary costume. France, 1925s. Presented in an original cardboard box (as is). Doll: height 19 cm. Good general condition with a stain on the apron.
Curious little drinking horn circled in silver, and certainly made from a ram's horn, early 19th century. The silver mount bears the name "JUAN FERMIN 2d AGURTO" around the neck, and at the end, it is[...]
"Vanity" sculpture, ca. 1900Patinated plaster sculpture depicting a human skull placed on a grimoire, accompanied by a die. On the grimoire is an inscription in Latin: “Statutum est hominibus semel mo[...]
Superb wall key holder with 5 iron hooks, wrought iron, hammered, cut and engraved, Art Deco period, decorated on head of a pretty medieval-style character. All handmade, individually. Charming object[...]
In an unknown language, with calligraphy from elsewhere, my young child's eyes widened before these bundles of secrets... I had just read Peter Pan by Loisel and I still remembered the comical scenes [...]
Two wax seals or stamps to identify Coats of arms surmounted by count's crowns Red plate 3.6 cm X 3 cm - seal 1.8 cm X 1.5 cm Beige plate 3.8 cm X 3.9 cm - seal 1.3 cm X 1.3 cm
Rare muzzle for truffle pig in wrought iron, composed of a collar armed with three teeth and a projection completed by a stirrup forming a spring. With chains for leash. Gers, 19th century. H: 29 cm. [...]
We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Wrought iron Firesteel, a form that existed in Roman times, this one rather early Middle Ages, a model with pretty scrolls, pocket, small size, 6[...]
Large oval pewter platter dating 19th century, richly decorated with the coat of arms with a marquis' crown. Rim also decorated. Dimensions: Size: 49cm x 31cm Material: Antique pewter, characterized [...]
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